Fellowship CR

Hope in Recovery

Rodney Holmstrom

  • 63. How Do We Stay Present as Someone Shares? (Part 2)

63. How Do We Stay Present as Someone Shares? (Part 2)

Tuesday 16th January 2024

Rodney Holmstrom discusses the healing power of presence and kindness in recovery during the fifth step process in 'Hope in Recovery'.
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Hope in Recovery
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Fellowship CR
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Staying Present: The Heart of Healing in Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Being present and accessible in the recovery process is crucial
  • Humility and courage play a significant role in showing kindness and understanding
  • Regulating emotions and attentiveness are essential during the recovery journey
  • Acknowledging and embracing vulnerability fosters a transformative recovery process
  • Mutual connection and understanding hold a profound healing power
The overriding message in this as we wrap up is how can I show kindness to myself on the receiving end to knowing I'm going to make mistakes? But when I do, I can repair that and just admit that and say, hey, can we reset? I kind of checked out on you. This is too important. You know what's happening for you and then be able to just be present and be aware when you see something shift in them. See what's happening in them. Check in with them. What's that like to share that? I'm here for you. Hey, you didn't deserve that. To be able to courageously speak some of those truths. Not to tell them they shouldn't feel sad. Not to tell them they shouldn't feel angry. But to say it makes sense. You didn't deserve that. And I wish that you didn't have to face that when I can see someone gets it and understands my story. It's just like this big, somebody finally sees it.
Imagine being the rock someone leans on during their most vulnerable moments. In this episode of 'Hope in Recovery', Rodney Holmstrom dives deep into the art of staying present as someone shares their inventory during the crucial fifth step of recovery. This isn't just about listening; it's about truly being there, with your whole heart and mind.
Rodney breaks down how humility and courage play vital roles in this process, and why it's so important to regulate your own emotions while being attuned to the other person's pain. He shares practical tips on how to be a supportive presence, emphasizing that it's okay to make mistakes and embrace vulnerability. By focusing on mutual connection and understanding, Rodney reveals how these moments of presence can be transformative, offering a compassionate and uplifting perspective on the recovery journey.
Whether you're supporting a loved one or walking your own path to healing, this episode is a heartfelt guide to the power of kindness and presence.
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